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Mason Lane Photography
SHELTER TO SOLDIER | SAVING LIVES 2 AT A TIME “When I got out of the Marines I could no longer do the job I was trained
to do. Not only was I experiencing moderate to severe anxiety and
depression, I was and still am dealing with chronic pain and trying to
focus on him and less on the things I would typically over focus on and
for others to be more focused on him rather than myself. With space
boundaries it makes being in lines to enter events, checkout at grocery
cope with that reality. I pushed myself as long as I could to convince stores, passing through airport security much easier. It lowers my anxiety
myself it wasn’t that bad, I could do this on my own. I stayed at home and and feeling the need to be tense and on edge, focusing on others all
alone as much as I could and when I had to go out I would rush to get in around me. I feel he has lessened my depression overall and he supports
and out as fast as possible. Since matching with and finally being able me on the days it is worse. While he is not a silver bullet, curing all my
to be with Cheeto 24/7, my life has felt easier. I am sleeping better, still issues, he is the best partner supporting me so I can get back to living
waking up but when I do, he is there to support me. I can leave the house life. Allowing me to attend university and pursue an end goal of attaining
and go shopping with less anxiety and stress. In public Cheeto provides a doctorate in psychology.
me with space boundaries as well as being a distraction. Both for me to
I want to thank Shelter to Soldier, the sponsors and all
supporters for everything you have done for me. Without all
of you, I do not know where I would be or how I would be
managing at this time. Cheeto makes my life brighter and
gives me a reason to get up every day and push onward.”
— Joseph Boring, USMC
EVERY DAY 20 US Veterans
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On Average Commit Suicide
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(U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs)
More than 500,000 servicemen and women are living with
invisible wounds, from depression to post-traumatic stress
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disorder and 320,000 are experiencing debilitating brain
trauma (Wounded Warrior Project).
EVERY DAY Approximately 1,800 Dogs
Are Euthanized Nationwide
(American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
Each year, America sees approximately 3.3 million dogs
enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide. Shelter to Soldier
provides them a future with a purpose and a life that is
fulfilled by their bond with a veteran in need.
SHELTER TO SOLDIER
A 501c3 Nonprofit Organization
Shelter to Soldier adopts dogs from local shelters
and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for
AT A TIME
post-9/11 combat veterans suffering from Post Traumatic
Stress (PTS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or other
psychological injuries associated with traumatic
service experiences.
Photo credit: Los Angeles Rams
MEDIA | SHARE THE IMPACT Media Coverage
Partnership
In partnership with CBS 8News, Dog Tags follows
the journey of Buddy the service dog trainee from
his adoption in 2019 to his upcoming graduation
with his veteran handler, Shane Krutchen, USMC.
This year our
8th Annual Be the Light Gala
was held virtually to help increase our
impact for homeless dogs and post-9/11
combat veterans in need.
EVENTS | HIGHLIGHTS & FUNDRAISING
1st Annual Golf
Tournament at Singing
Each year, in partnership with Hills Golf Resort at
HolliDay...Anyday!, Shelter to Soldier Sycuan helped us raise
presents an evening of thanks to its a critical portion of
Red Star Sponsors who help to keep funds to contribute to
the mission moving forward to serve our lifesaving mission.
more homeless dogs and veterans
in need. The event is hosted at the
gorgeous home of Holli and Anthony
Lienau, where guests enjoy small
bites, cocktails, dessert and live
music while celebrating the success
stories our sponsors make possible.
facebook: hollidayanyday instagram: hollidayanyday web: HolliDayAnyday.com
GIVING | FACILITY + OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS | THANK YOU
Anaheim Ducks Foundation, Inc. LPL Financial Olivia Rotert Trust
Friese Foundation Manitou Fund Wintercreek Foundation
Thank you to Henry Schubach for funding our HENRY SCHUBACH MEDICAL WARD which supports our dogs recovering
from surgeries, new dogs requiring quarantine post-adoption, and special care and isolation for dogs that become ill.
Anonymous
Donor
Rennie Gabriel The Wintercreek
Thank you to the sponsors who have
& Dianne Foundation
contributed to our training facility in
Merryl
Oceanside, CA.
Red Star Sponsorship | $15,000
Shelter to Soldier will adopt a dog from a local shelter, give it a special
name to reflect your support, train the dog over 12-18 months and then
place the dog with a post-9/11 combat veteran suffering from PTSD and/
or TBI. You will also have a special part in the graduation ceremony for
SPONSORSHIPS | MAKE A DIFFERENCE
the service dog and veteran.
2+ Shelter to Soldier Dogs
Rennie Gabriel
Matsuri Dianne Merryl
Foundation
The Wintercreek
Foundation
Seven Woods
Foundation
1+ Shelter to Soldier Dog
Morrow Legacy Foundation
Mason Lane Photography
1 Shelter to Soldier Dog
Mollie Carter & Kevin Mignogna Ann & Andy Evans Chris & Rick Fink
Rotary Club of La Mesa Nanci & Jack Simkin Jennie V. Foundation
TRAINING COMMITMENT | 12-18 MONTHS
$15,000
Each service dog/veteran
team costs our program an
average of $15,000 from adoption to
graduation. This includes the adoption,
housing, medical care, grooming, food,
treats, training, training equipment,
bedding, toys, testing, handling
training, service dog equipment
and documents, graduation and
materials for the veteran
recipient and service
dog pair.
Shelter to Soldier dogs are trained over 9-12
months to be highly obedient and handler-focused in
all environments, to ignore distractions, and to mitigate
symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression through
task-related work.
Some commands learned:
• Watch • Behind • Touch • Right
• Block • Center • Closer • Under
Shelter to Soldier visits local shelters and rescue
groups and evaluates dogs 6 months to 1.5 years of age,
of any breed, weighing 45-70 lbs, and in good health for
our service dog training program.
We evaluate temperament for: desire to work and have a job, food
or moderate toy drive, the way the dog handles new environments,
people and noises, and an overall stable and social demeanor.
Upon qualified match – veteran handlers train for an
average of 7 months time depending upon handling
abilities and how well the team picks up on training.
Handlers learn to communicate effectively with their dog to create
a loving bond while learning all commands and service dog laws/
regulations to prepare them for a life with a service animal.
GRADUATION!
We celebrate the dedication of
the dog and handler once they
successfully complete all necessary
training and pass required tests.
This is where the journey truly begins
for the veteran/service dog team!
ONE YEAR
+ $15,000
Three tests are required prior
to completion of training:
= TWO LIVES
• Canine Good Citizen
• ADI Public Access Test
• Task-Related Test
SAVED!
Career Change Dogs | ESAs + Pet Dogs
Dogs who are not able to complete our psychiatric service dog
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS
training program due to training progress are career-changed to
Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). ESAs are placed with active
duty military or veterans who are recommended an ESA by a
mental healthcare professional. While ESAs do not have the
same public access rights as service dogs, they still serve a very
important role as a companion to a deserving recipient.
• Shelter to Soldier is honored to have graduated 8 Emotional
Support Animals in 2020.
• Dogs who display behavioral challenges making them unsuitable
as psychiatric service dogs or ESAs are adopted out as pet dogs.
• Shelter to Soldier had one pet adoption in 2020.CANINE AMBASSADORS | THERAPY TEAM Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors | Therapy Dog Team This is a group of certified Therapy Dogs, and their dedicated handlers. These teams work in a variety of capacities to provide comfort and love to members of the veteran and active duty military community. Our Canine Ambassadors attend each STS Veteran Applicant interview, work with our veterans to strengthen their handling prior to placement with a service dog, attend Shelter to Soldier events, visit with active duty military and their families, work with active duty service members and veterans during trauma recovery therapy, and participate in veteran group therapies and events in the community.
White Star Sponsorship | $10,000
This sponsorship funds our Department of
Veteran Services, which is committed to
providing support to applicants and students
of our program, increasing outreach efforts
SPONSORSHIPS | MAKE A DIFFERENCE
to support more veterans through Southern
California, as well as supporting the Shelter
to Soldier student through handler training,
graduation and beyond.
Flaming Family Foundation Morrow Legacy Foundation
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow,
Ryan Robinson
Garrett & Dunner, LLP
For Giving Tuesday 2020, Eagle
Scout and Shelter to Soldier
Volunteer, Mason Smith, raised
over $2000 to support the
Blue Star Sponsorship | $5,000 flagpole project, that helped
This sponsorship level supports our general (along with other fundraisers)
to build Shelter to Soldier’s
operating expenses for the program. This first official flagpole. We now
sponsor level is also dedicated to youth proudly wave the flag of the
United States of America at our
initiatives in fundraising for our program. training facility.
Anthony & Holli Lienau
Samuel I & John Henry Bridget Rose Foundation, Inc.
Fox Foundation
The Mariner Foundation
Donovan Guffey Mason Smith
Richard PearsonCOMMUNITY | THANK YOU
Thank you to our community partners who continue to
support our program and our service dogs in training.
SHARING THE MISSION | PARTNERSGRADUATED | TEAMS
NIGEL + DUSTIN | JANUARY 2021 ADAM + BASH RICKY + PLATO
GRADUATED TEAMS | HANDLERS & DOGS
(*RETIRED)
Sponsored by UNITE Doggy ‘Poo Sponsored by Wintercreek Foundation Sponsored by: Plato Pet Treats
SHAWN + WILSON | JANUARY 2021 JOSEPH + CHEETO CHRIS + JADE
Sponsored by The Fish Market Sponsored by Petco Foundation Sponsored by: Integriv
HENRY + PENNY (ESA) | JANUARY 2021 RICHARD + SETH BEN + TANK (*RETIRED)
TEAMS |
Sponsored by Jack & Nanci Simkin Sponsored by the Friends + Family of Seth Freidell Sponsored by: Wintercreek Foundation
TONY + LOLA (ESA) | DECEMBER 2020 JOEL + DUKE TOM + SANDY
Sponsored by The Charitable Foundation (San Diego)
LITO + HALIA | DECEMBER 2020
Sponsored by Rotary Club of La Mesa
JOHN + ACE
Sponsored by: Ranch + Coast Magazine +
Wintercreek Foundation IN TRAINING
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman Sponsored by Matsuri + Seven Woods Foundations JAMES + CALVER
Sponsored by: Wintercreek Foundation KAREN + GRACE
ALONSO + GLORY | NOVEMBER 2020 JAIMIE + MOOSE David C. Copley Foundation
Sponsored by Rennie Gabriel & Dianne Merryl Sponsored by Petco Foundation VIC + KIRA (*RETIRED)
Sponsored by: Wintercreek Foundation DARREN + VALOR
BRANDON + COOPER | AUGUST 2020 AARON + LIBERTY Care Credit
Sponsored by Los Angeles Rams Sponsored by Mission Beach Women’s Club JAMES + TYBERIUS
Sponsored by: Magic 92.5 and Cafe Coyote KRYSTINE + SCOUT
ANONYMOUS + GRUMMAN (ESA) | EVAN + BANDIT Petco Foundation
Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
AUGUST 2020 Charitable Foundation Los Angeles SHANE + BUDDY
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman David C. Copley Foundation
VIC + MIA
BEN + LIMA | AUGUST 2020 Sponsored by: Griffin Funding COLLIN + RAMSEY
Sponsored by Petco Foundation Los Angeles Rams
DAVE + THURSDAY
MATT + JULIO | AUGUST 2020 *Emotional Support Dog* RICHIE + MILK DUD
Sponsored by David C. Copley Foundation Sponsored by The Thursday Club Juniors Morrow Legacy Foundation
BRENDAN + THISTLE | AUGUST 2020 ANGEL + JAX | SHAWN + ANNIE
Sponsored by Rennie Gabriel & Sponsored by UNITE Seven Woods Foundation, Matsuri Foundation
Three Dog Bakery Encino
JAYSON + MIESHA
BILLY + SOPHIA (ESA) | SEPTEMBER 2020 Sponsored by Griffin Funding
Sponsored by HolliDay...Anyday!
KEVIN + ANNIE
KENDRICK + KAI (ESA) | JULY 2020 Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway
Sponsored by ASMC PDI Home Services Brentwood
TROY + MILLIE (ESA) | JULY 2020 JEREMY + LUNA
Sponsored by Dianne Merryl Sponsored by: Integriv
REY + KEETA | JULY 2020 JONATHON + BERKELEY
Sponsored by Chris & Rick Fink Sponsored by: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
(BHHS) Calabasas Office
TYLER + BENNY (ESA) | MARCH 2020
Sponsored by The Thursday Club Juniors LIZ + CHARLIE
Sponsored by: Schubach Aviation
KIOWA + MARLOW | MARCH 2020
Sponsored by La Mesa Rotary KAREN + SEVEN
Sponsored by: FINE Magazine with Schubach
TERI + RIDDLER | JANUARY 2020 Aviation Since
Sponsored by NCSSTS
MASON + GRIFFIN 2012, we have
Mason Lane Photography
Sponsored by: Griffin Funding placed 39 service
dogs with veterans,
11 Emotional Support
Animals, and we have
adopted 70 dogs for our
program.“For a while after I got out of the Navy, I was able to throw
myself into volunteering at my veterans organization or
school but each episode of mental illness would leave me
further debilitated. Where I was once the life of the party
and always willing to lend a hand, I was isolated, bitter
and digging a deeper hole of depression. After multiple
suicide attempts I finally started to find treatement. Evan
after a lot of treatment, I found it difficult to
leave my house or accomplish simple tasks
like going to the grocery store alone.
Since being matched with Liberty, I’ve
been able to take back my life.
It’s not that I don’t have symptoms
anymore. I actually am faced with more
symptoms because I am out and doing
things in the community. The difference
VETERAN | SUCCESS STORY
is I have the assistance of Liberty to help
comfort me and provide vital tasks in order
for me to accomplish my goals. She often
performs compression therapy, where she
leans on me when I need it most. She
interrupts nightmares and helps me
cope with panic attacks when I wake
from nightmares.”
— Aaron Neely, US Navy (Ret.)Shelter to Soldier is committed
to operating our service dog Animal Behavior
College
training program in an efficient
manner, utilizing the skills from our Starmark Academy
certified team of dog trainers to take
shelter dogs with no training to the Shelter toSoldier’s
elite level of training required of training department
them to become psychiatric has accreditations,
certifications and National Association of
service dogs. Dog a Instructors
memberships through
organizations like:
OUR PACK | LEADERSHIP + TEAMWORK
International Association of
Canine Professionals
AKC Canine Good Citizen
Evaluators
American K-9 The Association of
Interdiction Professional Dog
Trainers
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Nicky Moore / Animal Behavior College -
Certified Dog Trainer, Bachelors of Science
in Business Management
COFOUNDERS
Graham Bloem | Animal Behavior College - Certified Dog Trainer
Kyrié Bloem | Bachelor of Arts, Masters of Science
Krys Holc | Certified Public Accountant
Shelter
to Soldier is
proud to employ
6 veterans and 4
military spouses.Veteran Advocate and
Case Manager, Dustin
Potash, U.S. Army, MPA
MAKING A WAY FOR and Shelter to Soldier
A BRIGHTER FUTURE Recipient
Shelter to Soldier is paving the way of support for veterans on
the homefront. With the growth of our program this year, we
have expanded our services to veterans and have created job
opportunities for some of our graduates.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Approved veteran applicants have the opportunity to attend
one-on-one therapy sessions with our mental health liaison,
David Moss LCSW, at no cost to the patient.
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH & RESOURCE
CONNECTIONS
Shelter to Soldier has expanded our network with the
Veterans Administration and supporting clinics, enhancing
our collaborative efforts with case managers and nurse
VETERAN | SERVICES
practitioners at Southern California VA Hospitals, and veteran
advocates at regional Vet Centers.
SUPPORTING OUR
GRADUATES LONGTERM
Though a joyous new beginning in a positive direction,
graduation for our veterans can come with challenges. We
work together with the training team to engage and support
our graduates to encourage and promote their continued
success. We are proud to share exclusive social opportunities
such as theater tickets, concert tickets, sporting events,
museums, and more donated to us by our community partners
as well as host social events where graduates can come
Shelter
to Soldier
together in a safe environment to continue training and share
provides lifelong
their journey with their service dog.
training support to all
graduates of the program,
free of charge.HOW DONATIONS ARE USED
Shelter to Soldier has amazing community support and a strong
volunteer team behind us. Thanks to these relationships, we
are able to direct the vast majority of revenue to programs
and services. Our steady growth has allowed us to build a
strong leadership and administrative team to run the program
efficiently. Each dollar donated has a direct impact on the
success of our dogs and veterans in need.
90%
Program
Service 3.10%
Admin.
FINANCING | A MATCH
6.9%
Fundraising
events and
marketing
ACCREDITED BYGRAHAM BLOEM, ABCDT CO-FOUNDER | PRESIDENT | TRAINING DIRECTOR
Graham’s passion for helping and working with dogs and veterans runs deep. He has been
a professional dog trainer for 20 years and has extensive animal related business and
management experience.
KYRIÉ BLOEM, MS CO-FOUNDER | VICE PRESIDENT
As the administrative director for our program, Kyrié plans all events and fundraising
programs, serves as our grant writer, coordinates our volunteer team, and facilitates day to
day operations of the charity.
LEADERSHIP | BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KRYSTYNA HOLC, CPA CO-FOUNDER | TREASURER
Krys keeps all Shelter to Soldier financials organized and ensures our program is working
to its fullest potential for efficiency. She is the Vice President and CFO of Goodsell and
Company CPA firm.
DR. LIZ GREY, DVM BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Grey is a veterinary doctor and owner of a private practice Carmel Mountain Ranch
Veterinary Hospital, located in Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego. She has been practicing
veterinary medicine for 33 years and her family is very patriotic. With a desire to give back
to the brave men and women who protect our freedoms and a love for animals, Dr. Grey
feels honored to serve on the Board of Directors for Shelter to Soldier.
DAVID MOSS, LCSW BOARD MEMBER
David has been working as a clinical social worker since 2001 in many capacities. He has
had the honor of working in the private sector, public sector at the County, State, and Federal
levels, multiple non-profit arenas, and in various medical, educational, research, and home
health settings. Working full-time for the Department of Veteran Affairs for the past 11
years, David currently serves as the Mental Health Clinic Coordinator for the entire North
County Region of San Diego providing clinical and administrative coordination/oversight of
the North County Outpatient Mental Health Clinics.
MICHAEL FORD BOARD MEMBER
Michael is a San Diego native passionate about supporting the communities in which we
live and work. He has worked with Cox Communications for 14 years and is a member
of their Public Affairs team, specifically focused on Community Relations and corporate
giving. He currently oversees the programs and support for the Cox Charities Foundation,
the philanthropic arm of Cox Communications, which to date has given over 6 million dollars
throughout Southern California. Mike is passionate about animal rescue.Bringing Post-9/11
Combat Veterans
Together with Trained,
Rescue Dogs to Help
Both Recover and
Move Forward
Discover How You
Can Make a Difference
in Two Lives at
sheltertosoldier.org
Mailing Address
2366 Front Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Facility Address
2909 San Luis Rey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
760.870.5338
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